Miami Poker Run 2017

 

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Posted: Friday 26 May, 2017 at 2:02 PM
British Virgin Islands News
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    STATEMENT BY PREMIER AND MINISTER FOR TOURISM DR. THE HONOURABLE D. ORLANDO SMITH, OBE “SAFETY FIRST FOR POKER RUN 2017”
    My fellow Virgin Islanders and residents of the BVI, we are about to celebrate Poker Run 2017, another exciting event on the BVI’s tourism calendar.
    Local boaters, in addition to sailors from other parts of the Caribbean and the US mainland look forward to this annual event to show off the design and speed of their vessels.
    Poker Run is one of the BVI’s signature events that continue to spark interest. This event continues to welcome thousands of visitors and over 200 vessels from Puerto Rico, Miami and the USVI. We are always excited to welcome our repeat guests and new visitors to the destination.
    The BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) continues to promote the Poker Run and other events on our calendar as a compelling enticement to visit our Territory and explore the multiple experiences that we have to offer. These events create a great springboard for introducing more guests to our Territory. The Poker Run and other boating events are also excellent avenues for exposing our guests to our group of islands, each with their own character and unique experiences.
    The event is also an excellent opportunity for boaters to win prizes and a charitable cause to benefit the local community.
    While it is a time for celebration, the Government of the Virgin Islands has its mandates to ensure the safety of both residents and visitors to the Territory.
    Hence, at this time, I call on all participants and supporters, to put safety first during this year’s activities. As we prepare to enjoy the event, I am reminding us to adhere to the rules, regulations and guidelines that have been put in place to ensure our safety.
    Both captains and passengers are asked to take the necessary precautions to ensure the well-being of everyone involved. Captains should have their “kill cord” attached to them; life vests must be worn by each person on the boat; and participants are to operate only within the designated area (Leverick Bay – Trellis Bay – Foxy’s Taboo, Jost Van Dyke – Scaramouche Restaurant, Soper’s Hole Tortola – Pirates Bight, Norman Island – Tortola Pier Park, Road Harbour, Tortola).
    Government agencies, the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) and Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR), have both issued notices to remind boaters of various safety regulations.
    The BVIPA has reminded captains and operators to adhere to the 5 knots speed limit when entering or leaving BVI harbours. When entering harbours, captains and operators should reduce speed when nearing the outermost buoys. While departing harbours, captains and operators should only increase speed after passing the outermost buoys. Captains will be held liable for any damage or injury caused by non-compliance to speed limits.
    A copy of the regulations can be found online on the BVIPA’s website - www.bviports.org.
    I also implore you to read the marine notice issued by the VISR for both participants and supporters. Special attention should be paid to the following particulars:
    Always maintain a sharp lookout for persons in water and other users of our waterways.
    All boats should be fit for purpose and fitted with the necessary equipment for safe navigation.
    The participants should obey the Collision Regulations as well as the rules of the Poker Run competition.
    Prepare for and practice your emergency response for accidents and incidents such as man overboard, drowning, collision and serious injury etc. prior to the Poker Run.
    The marine notice can be found on the VISR page on the Government of the Virgin Islands’ website - www.bvi.gov.vg.
    As for supporters, you are being asked to be aware of boats going at full speed within the area of the Poker Run during the time of the races; and avoid, if possible, water sport activities in the area of the Poker Run for the duration of the competition if possible.
    I commend the organisers of Poker Run 2017 and extend best wishes for another successful event.
    Let us continue to work together to keep Destination BVI a safe place to sail.
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HomePowerboating NewsThe 2017 25th Annual Key West Poker Run

The Powerboat Nation Team was in full force for this years 25th Annual Key West Poker Run presented by the Florida Powerboat Club. I had the privilege to throttle the new Goodwin Competition powered 388 Skater owned by Chris and Angela Bradley, all the way from Miami to Key West on the Wednesday departure and it was a blast. We didn’t run real hard but still managed to maintain about a 120 MPH average speed and the boat performed flawlessly.

Miami Poker Run 2017 Schedule

This year about 180 boats registered for the run and of course another handful came on down on their own bringing what we estimate to be over 200 performance pleasure boats to Key West for a fun filled exciting week for us all. Our team was able to shoot lots of video and develop new content for this coming year and we got to meet many new boating friends and fans.

Miami Poker Run 2017 Results

The outboards certainly seem to now dominate the scene as they were everywhere and we had the great opportunity to see some very cool and huge new offerings from Hydra-Sports, Nor-Tech, Sunsation, Deep Impact, and Cigarette. This size, complexity, luxury and amenities now found on these big Center Consoles is crazy. We ran a few of them through their paces and have some great video coming for you soon.

While the boats in the powerboat world have been changing the one constant is the great people of powerboating. All of us here at Powerboat Nation really appreciate all the support and accolades we receive this year. Standing in our booth in Poker Run village I was really taken back by just how many of you took the time to come over and talk with us and tell us how much you liked what we do. You are our fans and you are really appreciated by all of us here at PBN.

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We have an incredible amount of video coming so be sure to check back to see all the great powerboat action from the Key West Poker Run.

The week also brought great heartache as the powerboating world lost an Icon when Joe Sgro died from injuries sustained in a terrible boating incident on Thursday’s departure. We extend our deepest sympathies to Joe’s family and friends and pray for them all.

Miami Poker Run 2017

Check out our photos from the run in Gallery One and Gallery Two

Miami Poker Run 2017

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